Lost One Hollywood Starlet!!

I updated my weight loss today and discovered that I am now down 93 pounds which is the equivalent of one Hollywood Starlet! Well maybe one large Hollywood Starlet! hahaha I am just glad that beeoch is gone! I really was tired of carrying her around! I cannot believe how much better I feel now!! Yay!!

The Economy

Yesterday I received the news that I will get a salary cut of 20%. That goes along with an extra day off - Friday! Now how can I turn a Friday off into an opportunity? I am thinking of ways to make Friday fun and rewarding! I have applied for a few jobs off of Craigslist for part time positions. I want to earn enough to cover my riding lessons so I can continue to take them without getting the big stink eye from my husband!
The dieting did not go very well yesterday - I fell off the wagon for a moment and had a medium chocolate shake. It was on the way home and I was stressed out from my friend getting let go. I hope he finds something soon.
Yesterday was a mixed bag for me as far as emotions. I spoke with a dear old friend that I had not spoken with in years. He and I reminisced about old times. It was so fun to hear his voice and get caught up with the goings on in his world.
So actually it with the turmoil of the day just falling off the wagon with a chocolate milkshake is probably OK! It wasn't a full pig out of a gallon of ice cream....still taking baby steps!

Joy

Felling joy again from an activity that my previous weight kept me from participating in was unexpected and powerful. I rode a horse again on Thursday in an hour long lesson. I have not ridden in years even though through most of those years I actually owned horses. I was too fat, tired, slow and sluggish. I did not want to subject my lovely mares to hauling my a$$ around! Finally, with the hard work of weight loss I was able to feel good about getting back on a trusty steed. I rode for a good hour with a trainer at a lovely old barn near my home. It was THRILLING!!! I rode better than I thought I could - I guess it is sort of like riding a bicycle - you never forget. It was great. The only mishap was on the dismount when I was sliding off the back of this extremily large Percheron cross - my feet hit the ground and my brain received an emergency transmission from my thighs! "We are sorry to inform you that we are now made of jello!!!' They sort of collapsed and on to the ground I went! The trainer ran over to me, the Percheron cross Sampson looked curiously at me as I sit on the ground and I sat there feeling no injury - just happy!! I cannot wait until my next class. I cried with joy when I told my husband about my class. I drove over to my friends house tell her all about the class. I hope that she will join me with a lesson soon!

Salsa and chips

I think I have found a partial solution to my salsa and chip cravings. I found some multigrain tortila chips. I was afraid they would not taste good but I actually like them better than regular corn tortilla chips. They have such a nice flavor! Anyway I can have my salasa and chips with a lot fewer feelings of guilt and that my dear friends is a good thing!!

I LOVE my new gym!!

I went to my new gym again tonight. It is sooo nice! I was happy to complete about 45 minutes on the eliptical. I set the machine for the weight loss program. I was able to complete it while spending 95% of my workout in the correct heart range. Average HR of 141 with a peak of 160. I am not sure if that is good or not but it was good for tonight! I am so tired right now! It has been a very long day!

Virtual Weight Loss

Here are the results of my virtual weight loss using the web site I mentioned yesterday.

Inspirational photos

I found this great FREE site! You send them your current picture and tell them how much weight you would like to lose up to 50 pounds. They change your picture to reflect the weight loss and send it back to you by email! It is so inspirational to see yourself after weight loss! You can hang the pic on your refrigerator or just keep it in your wallet to remind you of your goal!
Here is the website address

www.weightview.com



I am off to the gym - keep your fingers crossed for me! I am trying to get to Onderland this week! I was 201 again this morning! I think I can do it!! Yipee!! I am down 79 pounds from January of last year! I was 280 at my highest!